2018 Canada 50 Cents 1943 Half Dollar 75th Anniversary Fine Silver Coin

Canada’s 50-cent remains a constant, if elusive, collector favourite—one whose heraldic design imbues it with a deep sense of tradition and speaks to the history of a proud nation. This exclusive coin looks back at the half-dollar issued in 1943, which is re-created here in pure silver with acelebratory touch of gold plating.

Design:Your coin features a re-creation of the stylized Arms of Canada designed by G. E. Kruger-Gray, as it appeared on Canada’s 50-cent coin in 1943.At the centre is the Shield, with the royal symbolsof Great Britain and France in the upper quadrants:three lions (England), one lion within a “double tressure” (Scotland), the harp of Tara (Ireland), and three fleur-de-lis (France). In the bottom portion of the Shield, a sprig of three maple leaves represents Canadians of all origins. TwoSupporters hold the Shield: on the viewer’s left, a lion holds a lance with the Union Jack; on the right, a unicorn holds the royal flag of France. Above the Shield is an enlarged version of the Royal Crown, which reflects the monarchy of Canada. Both the rim and the arms are gold-plated, which strikes an elegant contrast between the gleam of gold andthe silver shine of the mirror-like background. Along with the reeded edge, the reverse includes the engraved face value “50 CENTS” andthe word “CANADA”, while the dates “1943-2018” are inscribed ina matching font to commemorate the 75th anniversaryof the 1943 issue. The selective gold plating continues on the obverse, which features the effigy of George VI by Sir T.H. Paget.

Packaging:Beautifully presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded wooden box, lined with black flocking and including a removable insert and special certificate compartment